Monica Mwale

Species ecology, behavior, and substrate type shape eDNA detection of mammals at savanna waterholes

This study investigates factors influencing eDNA detection of mammals at savanna waterholes using camera trapping and eDNA metabarcoding, finding that trophic level, behavior, and substrate type significantly affect detection probabilities.

Unveiling vertebrate biodiversity in arid and semi-arid terrestrial ecosystems through eDNA metabarcoding at savanna waterholes

This study evaluates eDNA metabarcoding effectiveness in detecting terrestrial vertebrates in arid ecosystems, finding that sediment samples detect abundant taxa better while water samples detect rare taxa more frequently.